Tides Today & Tomorrow in Boston, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Boston, MA.
Next low tide : in 1h 19m at 11:57 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 6:11 pm (10.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:15 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443970
Common Questions About Tides

Boston, MA Tides - Sep 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:189.59:3610.93:020.03:190.56:097:17Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:1510.010:3411.14:00-0.44:180.06:107:16Full Moon2Thu
3Fri11:0810.411:2711.24:53-0.65:12-0.46:117:14Full Moon3Fri
4Sat11:5710.85:43-0.86:04-0.66:127:12Full Moon4Sat
5Sun12:1811.112:4410.96:30-0.76:54-0.76:147:10Full Moon5Sun
6Mon1:0810.91:3010.97:16-0.47:42-0.56:157:09Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:5610.52:1410.78:000.08:29-0.26:167:07Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed2:439.92:5910.48:450.59:170.26:177:05Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu3:319.43:4510.09:311.110:080.76:187:04Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:228.94:359.610:201.611:011.26:197:02Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:168.45:299.311:122.011:571.56:207:00Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun6:138.26:269.112:072.26:216:58Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon7:108.17:239.112:541.71:032.36:226:57Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue8:078.28:209.21:501.61:592.26:236:55Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:008.59:129.42:431.52:531.96:246:53Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:468.99:589.73:311.23:421.56:256:51Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:279.310:419.94:130.94:271.06:266:49Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:049.711:2110.14:530.65:090.66:276:48New Moon18Sat
19Sun11:4110.15:310.35:500.26:286:46New Moon19Sun
20Mon12:0110.212:1810.56:090.26:32-0.16:296:44New Moon20Mon
21Tue12:4210.212:5710.76:490.17:15-0.36:306:42Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed1:2410.11:3810.97:300.18:00-0.46:316:41Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu2:099.92:2210.98:140.38:48-0.36:326:39Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri2:579.73:1110.99:010.59:39-0.16:346:37Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat3:499.44:0410.79:530.810:360.16:356:35First Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:489.15:0510.410:521.011:380.36:366:34First Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:529.06:1010.311:551.26:376:32First Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:589.17:1710.212:410.41:001.16:386:30Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed8:039.38:2310.31:440.32:050.96:396:28Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu9:059.89:2610.42:450.23:080.56:406:26Waxing Gibbous30Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8443970)

Common Questions About Boston, MA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Boston, MA today?

Slack tide in Boston, MA is approximately 3:04 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Boston, MA?

Boston, MA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Boston, MA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Boston, MA?

Tide predictions for Boston, MA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Boston, MA?

Tide data for Boston, MA is sourced from NOAA Station #8443970. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8443970.

What is the moon phase in Boston, MA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Boston, MA is Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Boston, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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